Media Release

Changes needed to Alberta's political fundraising rules

"The amount of money we see donated to Alberta's political parties is obscene," said Clark. "Politics in Alberta is becoming a money game that allows big donors to have disproportionate influence on the political process. It's bad for democracy."

Clark said Alberta should look at a system similar to the one used for federal politics, where corporate and union donations are banned and there are strict limits on individual donations.

Political finance reform should be part of a broader democratic renewal initiative in Alberta. "The Alberta Party believes there should be more free votes in the legislature and that MLAs should have more power, and therefore be more accountable to their constituents," said Clark.